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Spiritual
Meanings of Gemstones and Native American
Folklore
Through
out human history every thing imaginable
on earth and in the skys has been associated
with a spiritual meaning and that includes
gemstones.
At Bearlanders Trading Co. we ship our merchandise
with a spiritual meaning card. Including
our dream catchers and kachina dolls. Here
is a list of those spiritual meanings, passed
on to us by Native American Indians who
craft our jewelry and gifts.
Amber (golden transparent color):This beautiful
golden-color stone was once thought to be
pieces of the Sun which had fallen to Earth.
Amber is actually fossilized resin from
extinct pine trees, many pieces of Amber
have insects or plants encased. It is thought
to relieve sore throats and minor infections.
Amethyst (purple color): Conducts peaceful
energy, aids intuition, encourages freedom
from addictions.
Aventurine (green in color): Releases anxiety
and fear, boosts tranquility, promotes decisiveness
and leadership skills.
Charoite (purple in color): Comes from a
river in Siberia, Russia. It is thought
to promote courage and healing. And release
us from our fears!
Coral (red color): Is said to aid in the
circulation of the body and to enrich the
blood.
Hematite (metallic dark grey color): Energizes
and revitalizes you. It attunes the mind
and positively effects the bloodstream.
Howlite (White with Gray Marbling): Howlite
is thought to aid in breathing.
Jasper (brownish-red color): Nurturing,
protects against negativity; promotes healing
to kidneys, liver, spleen and bladder.
Lapis (dark blue to purple color): Lapis
is thought to bring the gift of strength,
self-assurance and increase sensitivity
to your higher power. Denim Lapis is light
blue color with darker blue speckling.
Malachite (dark green color): Clarifies
emotions, facilitates insights. It removes
obstruction, represents fidelity and loyalty.
Opal (milky white with spectral colors):
Known as "The Gem of the Gods," Opal has
always had a mystical significance. Opal
is thought to aid in psychic vision and
to have the power to open the spiritual
centers. Opal is also believed to heighten
weak emotions and to strengthen the memory.
Onyx (black color): It is said to drive
away unwanted thoughts and bad temper. In
folklore, Onyx is considered a stabilizing
stone, especially during times of extreme
stress because it prevented loss of energy
from the body.
Snowflake Obsidian (black with white marbling):
Obsidian is Volcanic glass (but is not sharp)
and is thought to bring out the truth. It
helps calm fear and maintain balance in
time of change.
Sodalite (bark blue with white marbling):
Is thought to stimulate courage, alleviating
fears and calming anguish. It is thought
to promote understanding and balance for
spiritual growth.
Sugilite (Sugilite is deep purple in color):
Is associated with spirituality and mysticism.
Sugilite is thought to increase psychic
abilities and increase insight.
Tigereye (golden color): Tigereye is thought
to balance negative and positive energy,
bringing clarity and enhance psychic ability.
Turquoise (blue color): Turquoise jewelry
is very popular today, it is an endless
fashion through out the world. The early
Egyptians mined Turquoise as far back as
5000 BC. Turquoise is one of the main stones
that the Dine' (Navajo) use in their jewelry
work and in religious ceremonies. It is
thought to promote healing and good luck.
Turquoise can be found in various colors
from green to blue. Turquoise is mined in
many parts of the world including Iran,
Afghanistan, Australia and here in the United
States it is mined Arizona and New Mexico.
The Native American Indians have used turquoise
for jewelry as far back as the 1600's, but
the introduction of silver came from the
Spanish. And the combination of silver and
turquoise is said to have been taught by
a mexican silversmith in the 1800,s.
Wild Horse (white with black ): Wild Horse
is mined in Nevada and is sometimes called
White Turquoise or White Buffalo, but it
is 75% Magnasite and 25% Hematite. One of
the most popular stones in the Southwestern
today is the Beautiful Black and White Wild
Horse. This stone is thought to energize
and revitalize you, it also represents beauty,
strength and determination.
Totem :
The animal spirits whose qualities we most
associate with or those animal spirits which
most associate with us. These are qualities
that we feel most connected to or qualities
that are connected with us. It is a simple
belief, that we are all connected, humans,
animals and mother earth.
Our animal spirits (totems) can guide us
through all or certain parts of our lives.
An easy way to learn your totem is to find
a quiet place and concentrate or meditate.
Don't try too hard or your totems will elude
you. It is possible to have several totems
and these totems can change as we change
throughout life.
Every animal on earth is sacred, revered
or has spiritual meaning in one culture
or another. Just as the Eagle symbolizes
unity, strength and freedom for the United
States. Below we list the symbolic meaning
of animals in many Native American Indian
traditions.
Badger :Cures the sick, prays for the growth
of healing herbs to be given to him.
Buffalo :Is thought to be a great spiritual
protector, bringing nurishment to the body
and soul. When a white or albino Buffalo
is born, it is thought to bring peace among
nations.
Bear :Symbolizes strength and power. The
Bear is considered to be one of the most
powerful and sacred of all animals. Because
the Bear hibernates, it is considered to
bring the gift of renewal. The Bear Kachina
is thought to have great power to cure the
sick.
Crow (kachina doll) :Is beneficial to agriculture
because of his destruction of rodents.
Eagle :The Eagle represents strength and
power, is the ruler of the sky & the messenger
to the heavens.
Lizard (kachina doll):Is thought to bring
sweethearts together.
Owl (kachina doll):Symbolizes intelligence
and Wisdom, it is very benificial to agriculture
because of his destruction of rodents.
Wolf :Represents the Hunter, he uses his
knowledge to find and capture game animals.
Chasing Star (kachina doll) :Chasing Star
symbolizes the planets and the stars.
Morning Singer (kachina doll) :Appears on
roof tops and sings songs to wake the village.
Sunface (kachina doll) :Represents warmth,
shelter for the old, a bright future, and
playfulness for the young.
The Arrowhead :Arrowhead is thought to represent
the hunter and also symbolizes the adventurer
in each of us.
The above is for entertainment purposes
only! These meanings are considered folklore
or myth. Bearlanders Trading Co. does not
make any such claims to the above statements.
Thank You !
www.BearlandersTradingCo.com is the leader
in affordable Native American jewelry. Bearlanders
is currently offering every item at reduced
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About
the Author
Tarl
Michael owner of Bearlanders Trading co.,
On-line store http://www.BearlandersTradingCo.com,
has been purchasing American Indian jewelry
for retail sales over the past 6 years.
Any business venture can prove to be difficult
but not impossible. Just like: "Landing
a Bear!" Bearlanders is inspired by the
traditions of the American Indian including
their crafting skills passed down from generation
to generation.
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